Modern History · Chapter 35 of 52

Communal Award and Poona Pact: BPSC Prelims PYQs

4 previous-year questions on Communal Award and Poona Pact, asked 1997–2023. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. BPSC TRE-2 (Dec 2023)

   When was the Poona Pact signed?

   1. ASeptember 24, 1932
   2. BSeptember 24, 1930
   3. CSeptember 26, 1932
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   A separate electoral group was made by the Communal Award of Ramsay MacDonald first time in August, 1932 for–

   1. AMuslims
   2. BIndian Christians
   3. CAnglo-Indians
   4. DUntouchables
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

   How many seats were given to Depressed Classes under Communal Award and Poona Pact?

   1. A74 and 79 respectively
   2. B71 and 147 respectively
   3. C78 and 80 respectively
   4. D78 and 69 respectively
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 46th BPSC Prelims 2004

   The purpose of Poona Pact was:

   1. AHindu-Muslim unity
   2. BTo provide representation of untouchables
   3. CTo privileged the Kings
   4. DReconsideration of Diarchy
   Answer and explanation →